Do these pens smear? And would they bleed through to the other side of a paper?
19607
Yes! They will smear and are not like normal sharpies! No, they will not go through paper (printer paper is the thinnest I have used them on) as long as you keep moving, like a normal "wetter" pen/marker.
19608
They do not smear on paper or porous surfaces , but do on non-porous surfaces such as plastic, metal, painted wood, etc. If you leave the pen in one place, it will bleed through to the other side, but in normal writing, it won't (on regular paper). If you are using very thin paper (tissue paper, onion skin paper, etc.) it will bleed through, just like any other marker.
19609
They are like markers. They work fine on paper but not glossy paper, they will smear. They did not go through my envelops.
19610
They do not smear on paper or porous surfaces , but do on non-porous surfaces such as plastic, metal, painted wood, etc.If you leave the pen in one place, it will bleed through to the other side, but in normal writing, it won't (on regular paper). If you are using very thin paper (tissue paper, onion skin paper, etc.) it will bleed through, just like any other marker.
19611
I haven't experienced any smearing on regular paper or matte card stock. They don't bleed, but you can see it through the other side of thin paper.
19612
I really don't know if they would smear Or bleed through or not. But I do know that somehow these pens have changed and they are not the same quality that I got previously. I don't recommend them at this point.
1675603
Yes they do. They will bleed through and show in the back side of the paper.
329230
Although I haven't tried them specifically on glossy paper, I have tried them on several non-paper surfaces (such as a semi-gloss canvas). If you give the ink ample time to dry (will be tacky after just a few minutes and then totally dry after several hours) then it will likely not smear. However, if I went back to the canvases that I've done with them and wiped a damp cloth across, I'm rather certain the ink would smudge, so I do not believe that the ink is waterproof.
143156
In my experience no. I use sketch and drawing paper and the ink never bled through.
1874118
I just tested on mine - I wrote with a Papermate Profile ballpoint pen and tried to smear it immediately after writing. No smear.
667238
no-but you can still write on them with a sharpie and they don't seem to smear
333619
No. I have written mostly on notebooks and printer papers (20 lbs bond) and the ink does not bleed through.
540952
No bleeding unless you deliberately try to make it bleed. Depending on your paper thickness you might be able to see the writing on the other side. I use them for annotating my notes and sometimes I do find it annoying that it's easy to see from the other side of loose leaf.
540951
No, they don't bleed through! I never had them do that on me even on notebook or computer paper.
1130171
Yes both sides are dotted. I use both sides of the paper and haven't had issue with bleed through unless I'm using a very wet nibbed flex pen. But I'm talking extreme amounts of ink. Nothing a normal pen would ever get close too.
2144262
If you are talking about regular looseleaf paper, no, they don't bleed through to the other side.
1969796
NOTE: These are not like other Sharpie Pens. On most occasions they will not bleed through. The pens will sometime bleed through normal lined paper/printer paper. I've been using these pens to take notes for a long time and I even draw with it as an alternative to some art pens. (The longer you have them pressed to the paper the more ink comes out. Also, it depends on how hard you press.) If you write slowly... It might be difficult at first, but you eventually could get used to it. These are more for precision artwork/notes. I've used these throughout High School and my teachers have had no problems with it. NOTE: These are not like other Sharpie Pens. On most occasions they will not bleed through. The pens will sometime bleed through normal lined paper/printer paper. I've been using these pens to take notes for a long time and I even draw with it as an alternative to some art pens. (The longer you have them pressed to the paper the more ink comes out. Also, it depends on how hard you press.) If you write slowly... It might be difficult at first, but you eventually could get used to it. These are more for precision artwork/notes. I've used these throughout High School and my teachers have had... » Read More NOTE: These are not like other Sharpie Pens. On most occasions they will not bleed through. The pens will sometime bleed through normal lined paper/printer paper. I've been using these pens to take notes for a long time and I even draw with it as an alternative to some art pens. (The longer you have them pressed to the paper the more ink comes out. Also, it depends on how hard you press.) If you write slowly... It might be difficult at first, but you eventually could get used to it. These are more for precision artwork/notes. I've used these throughout High School and my teachers have had no problems with it. « Show Less
1621381
I have never experienced smearing with these on typical papers. A glossy paper might have an issue, but as long as you are using a typical paper finish you should be good. These pens are amazing and so vibrant!
1366818
No! Don't buy these thinking they will have a thin line. The ink bleeds on paper and leaves a broad line that, in my mind, does not qualify as fine.
899650
I have not had any problems with these smearing or getting globs of ink on the paper. They write very smoothly and nicely over the paper I have not encountered any problems whatsoever with these pens. That has been my personal experience.
914047
They are really good for fountain pens. For me, I use Noodler's, J. Herbin, Pilot Iroshizuku and Private Reserve inks, no bleed-through at all.
1881066
I have an inkjet and they haven't smudged yet. I'm sure they would if they got wet...but just standard use I've had no issues with smudging.